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Opening Prayer Given by Unit Chaplain Raylene Merino::

Lord, as we begin a new year, let us resolve to keep a promise, seek out a forgotten friend, listen, laugh, brighten the heart of a child, encourage the young, appreciate our elders, express our gratitude, take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of life, and speak your love to others. Dear Lord, guide us in the new year to grow closer together in our families, in our Units, in our world. Let us always strive to bring peace to the world. Let us live each day to the fullest. For all the blessings of the year, we give you thanks, O Lord. Amen

Patriotic Song chosen by Musician Angela McCoy ::
" Even though we cannot sing together, we can take a moment to refresh our memories with the exact lyrics of our favorite patriotic songs."

To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America;
to maintain law and order;
to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent Americanism;
to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations during the Great Wars;
to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
to make right the master of might;
to promote peace and goodwill on earth;
to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy;
to participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion;
to consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Reports from Officers and Chairmen :: Find all reports current & past, Department & Unit
President, Linda Workman::

Secretary, Lou Thompson ::

Executive Committee, Mary Martin :: Report

Americanism Chairman, Kelly Satterthwaite ::

Auxiliary Emergency Fund Chairman, Joyce McLeod ::

Chaplain, Raylene Merino ::

Children & Youth Chairman, Christina McBride ::

Community Service Chairman, Susan Middendorf ::

Constitution & Bylaws, Guang Ming Whitley ::

Education Chairman, Elissa Kirkland ::

Girls State Chairman, Nancy Brown Park, Valerie Hardy ::

Historian, Sherry Schneider :: I need pictures and written statements of activities that unit members have participated in so I can write a history of what our great unit has accomplished this year.

Junior Activities Chairman, Christina McBride ::

Leadership Chairman, Angela McCoy ::

Legislative Chairman, Nancy Brown Park ::

Membership Chairman, Lou Thompson :: See Membership Roster for stats

Musician, Angela McCoy :: See Music above

National Security Chairman, Valerie Hardy ::

Newsletter Editor, Mary Martin ::

Past Presidents Parley Chairman, Sherry Schneider ::

Poppy Chairmen, Jerry Heskett :: 300 Poppies available, please use Poppy Order Form or PayPal to make donation

Public Relations Chairman, Lou Thompson :: PR committee preparing Year-end Report

Resolutions Chairman, Guang Ming Whitley ::

VA&R Chairman, Sarah Sled :: Small toiletries (the kinds from hotels) are needed for Palo Alto VA. Contact Sarah to arrange for shipment to her.

New Business ::
First nominations for Unit Officers - President, Ist Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Committee Woman. Elections during April meeting.

Announcements ::
National President Rita Navarette Official Visit to Dixon Post on March 28, 2010. As many members as possible should attend. Should we plan a special event to follow the visit or sit together for visiting during the luncheon? Find the reservation form here.

District Meeting at Coastside Unit 474 at 10 AM on 4/3/10. District Pages

Poppy Blanket Drawing - We need your help! We are trying to raise funds for the Unit. I am asking that you purchase tickets for the fleece Poppy Blanket. They are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. I have been selling tickets at the 26th District meetings and the San Mateo 8 & 40 meeting. I will be taking the tickets to the Department Mid-Year meeting and the Departmental Pouvior (mid year meeting). If you wish to purchase tickets either go to the web site and post the amount you wish to donate on pay pal or send a check to Lou Thompson. Lou will notify me of who has purchased tickets and I will add your name to the drawing. The drawing will be held at the May District meeting, just in time for Poppy days. I hope you will consider sending in a donation and taking a chance on this Poppy Blanket (double bed size). ~ President Linda

District Meeting :: Saturday, February 3, 2007
Department President Sandy Jacob Official Visit
Pacifica Post 238

California Department President Sandy Jacob
East Palo Alto Unit 472 President Kerry Finley
District 26 President Marion Lulis